Senior Time & Attendance Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Penn State University’s Office of Physical Plant is seeking a Time and Attendance Associate - Senior Support to join the Time and Attendance Office. You will handle entry, processing, auditing, and submission of timecards, and provide timekeeping guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers.

This role supports about 1,300 technical service employees across University Park and Commonwealth Campus Facilities Operations, with a flexible hybrid schedule that combines remote and on‑campus work.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data management skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and self-management.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Enter, process, audit, and submit timecards accurately and timely.
• Resolve timekeeping discrepancies and adjustments.
• Provide guidance on timekeeping policies and system functionality.
• Develop and maintain training materials and resources on timekeeping.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement process improvements.
• Generate reports to identify trends and support decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Excel

Data management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Penn State University’s Office of Physical Plant is seeking a Time and Attendance Associate - Senior Support to join the Time and Attendance Office. You will handle entry, processing, auditing, and submission of timecards, and provide timekeeping guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers.

This role supports about 1,300 technical service employees across University Park and Commonwealth Campus Facilities Operations, with a flexible hybrid schedule that combines remote and on‑campus work.